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Catalonia is an autonomous region of northeastern Spain that extends north to the French border. It includes Spain’s northern Mediterranean coast, the city of Barcelona and the eastern Pyrenees Mountains. This region has a proud heritage, and many residents speak the Catalan language. Most Catalonians live along the coast and enjoy its sunny Mediterranean climate. The climate of Catalonia’s interior is influenced by Mediterranean and continental weather systems.

Spring

Spring is mild and beautiful in much of Catalonia. The coast has daily high temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring morning low temperatures range between the middle 40s and middle 50s. The Catalonian coast averages around two inches of monthly rainfall in the spring. Interior regions often have more spring rainfall than the coast.

Summer

Summer is warm throughout Catalonia. Summer days on the Mediterranean coast have average high temperatures in the 70s and 80s; overnight temperatures fall into the 60s during June, July and August. Summer is the driest season of the year along the coast. Interior regions get more storms and fog during the summer. Summer is the wettest month of the year in the valleys of the Pyrenees in northern Catalonia.

Fall

Fall in Catalonia is wet along the coast, with more than 3 inches of rain in September and again in October. Coastal rainfall drops to about 2 inches in November. On the coast, high temperatures in the fall range from the upper 70s in September to the middle 60s in November; morning lows range between the lower 60s in September and the upper 40s in November. Inland areas are usually colder than the coast during much of the fall season.

Winter

Catalonian winters are cool along the coast and colder in the interior. The Pyrenees Mountains get frequent snowfall during the winter. Snow occasionally falls along the coast, but it melts quickly. Interior valleys can get winter ice storms. Winter high temperatures along the coast average in the 50s, with average morning lows in the 40s.

When to Visit

Catalonia has comfortable weather that draws visitors during the spring, summer and fall seasons. Summer can get hot, but the heat is moderated by sea breezes along the coast. Summer is the best time to visit the Pyrenees Mountains, when visitors enjoy fresh air and stunning views of the mountains in northern Catalonia’s parks. Tourists can stay dry on rainy days by visiting popular museums and other indoor attractions in the Catalonian capital city of Barcelona.

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Eric Smith has been a freelance writer since 2007 and has published articles on various websites. Smith specializes in a wide variety of topics, particularly health, travel and business. He has a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Oakland University.